Maxima oil

[Everett Vassar]

That's exactly what I'm doing here.....reaching out to other racers for their results, opinions. .anyway they recommend their RS line. So maybe I'll give it a try.... $14.97 a quart ouch!

[Whalen3186]

I've had really good luck with Lucas Oil. Jeff Warren also says that the engines look good when he freshens them. If you're looking to pick up a couple numbers by changing oil, I would suggest looking at lighter weight Lucas products. I know the 0-10 is a good choice.

[Everett Vassar]

Originally Posted by Whalen3186

I've had really good luck with Lucas Oil. Jeff Warren also says that the engines look good when he freshens them. If you're looking to pick up a couple numbers by changing oil, I would suggest looking at lighter weight Lucas products. I know the 0-10 is a good choice.

Thats a really good point. I know we had a slight performance improved with the 305 going from Amalie to Lucas

[Bob Gullett]

I run the Maxima oil with no issues. I buy mine thru PMR Race cars with contact info to Tony Mandella. He will treat you right. And Maxima does pay contingency as long as you have the decal. Its just not posted.

[Shadylane]

I've used Maxima 'Break In' oil with the extra Zinc in my engine, accidentally overheated it a couple of times and the oil pressure never wavered. Even though my engine is past it's break in period, my engine builder recommended I keep using it because of the chemical protection. I have a flat tappet cam.

Also have used the RS full synthetic with good results, it has high zinc/phosphorus too.

Not sure if there is any performance gain compared to other brands. I just like the oil.

[nhramnl]

From what I've observed over the years, racing oil is kinda like beer; everybody has their own brand and swears it's better than all the others. The fact that there are many different brands used by many different fast guys (and engine builders) suggests that they're all good.

[Everett Vassar]

Originally Posted by nhramnl

From what I've observed over the years, racing oil is kinda like beer; everybody has their own brand and swears it's better than all the others. The fact that there are many different brands used by many different fast guys (and engine builders) suggests that they're all good.

I think you nailed it here. I'm beginning to think changing brands will gain or lose E.T. less than a good tail wind. Although I do love oil,oil filters,spark plug discussions,,I already have plenty of Lucas in my trailer, so I should probably save my money and use it. They are our series sponsor. So what about those spark plugs?

[Ed Wright]

All of it is good. I have found one brand won't make any more power than another brand, of equal weight & number of qts in the pan. In bracket mode, I use 10W30 Valvoline Racing Oil, from NAPA. Cheap, and everything inside always look new. Zero W 10 Royal Purple for a tough Heads Up. Worth 5 to 7 hundredths in mine.
Just what I have found.